Hi-ho Highroaders!
I was just at My local Wal-Mart Supercenter, superstore, whatever you call it... I forget.
Anyway, I'm looking at their rifles and notice a pump shotgun for $160.00.
It appears it is a "Maverick 88 by Mossberg". I immediately noticed that it has a crossbolt type safety located by the trigger instead of the top mounted tang type, a la model 500/590. Reminds Me of an 870 clone.
After going to Mossy's website I see it is an "88 All Purpose field model" with six round capacity, a 28" non-ported ventilated rib barrel, and an interchangeable Accu-Choke tube system with one "Modified" tube. After some searching, it appears I can change the barrel to an 18.5'' with bead for $74.00.
So, what say you? I know absolutely nothing about this specimen.
Is it worth the money? Are there any good or bad things I should know about? Should I hold on to My money and go for a 500/590 or even a Remington 870?
This would be My first Shotgun and it's main purpose would be to serve in a HD type capacity. What type of sporting can be done with the supplied 28'' barrel by the way?
Thanks in advance for any help on this matter!
I was just at My local Wal-Mart Supercenter, superstore, whatever you call it... I forget.
Anyway, I'm looking at their rifles and notice a pump shotgun for $160.00.
It appears it is a "Maverick 88 by Mossberg". I immediately noticed that it has a crossbolt type safety located by the trigger instead of the top mounted tang type, a la model 500/590. Reminds Me of an 870 clone.
After going to Mossy's website I see it is an "88 All Purpose field model" with six round capacity, a 28" non-ported ventilated rib barrel, and an interchangeable Accu-Choke tube system with one "Modified" tube. After some searching, it appears I can change the barrel to an 18.5'' with bead for $74.00.
So, what say you? I know absolutely nothing about this specimen.
Is it worth the money? Are there any good or bad things I should know about? Should I hold on to My money and go for a 500/590 or even a Remington 870?
This would be My first Shotgun and it's main purpose would be to serve in a HD type capacity. What type of sporting can be done with the supplied 28'' barrel by the way?
Thanks in advance for any help on this matter!